Staff Nurse - Recovery Team

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a vital member of the recovery team, delivering exceptional post-operative care. This role requires a compassionate and skilled professional who can lead and support junior staff while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to sustainability and person-centered healthcare, you will contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with experience in post-operative patient care.
• Ability to support and teach junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of evidence-based care to patients.
• Maintain good standards of care and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Support patients and relatives in the care process.

Skills

Post-operative patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our recovery team. We are seeking a qualified professional who can demonstrate excellent and efficient post-operative patient care. You are required to have excellent communication skills and communicate effectively with the MDT, matrons, and clinical coordinators, be a team person, be empathetic and be able to remain calm and steady under pressure. This role also requires a reassuring manner and the understanding of the rights, privacy & dignity and safeguarding of all patients.

You will have the motivation, vision and leadership qualities necessary to keep the Recovery Room a safe, productive and efficient area. As a key member of the team, you will have the ability to support, teach and develop junior staff and facilitate the delivery of high standards for safe post-operative patient care. You will participate in cleaning, restocking, and preparation of the Recovery Room before and after receiving patients.

Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-focused clinical care through:

1. Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
2. Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
3. Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
4. Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
5. Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
6. Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
7. Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
8. Seeking advice from more senior/experienced staff where appropriate.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be BOLD with brilliant people, outstanding care, leadership in research, innovation, education, and a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We focus on person-centered, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare, striving to elevate the quality of our services.

We are at a pivotal point and seek individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a meaningful, lasting difference to our patients and staff.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All through our Green Plan. In line with the national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets for 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is vital in meeting these goals, and we encourage staff to work responsibly by minimizing contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste, and pollution.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Usha Dean
• Job title: Theatre Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Practice Development Nurse: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]